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PHILIPPINE RED CROSS PROVIDES PHP 12.34 MILLION IN RELIEF TO 1,800 FAMILIES IN CEBU AFTER 6.9 EARTHQUAKE AND TINO; TOTAL ASSISTANCE REACHES PHP 1 BILLION

Written on January 26, 2026. Posted in News and Events. Leave a Comment

CEBU CITY — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), started a two-day relief distribution on 14–15 January 2026, providing Php 12.34 million worth of humanitarian assistance to 1,800 families across Bogo and San Remigio.

Under the leadership of PRC Chairman & CEO Richard Gordon, the PRC has now provided around Php 1 billion in assistance to Cebu communities affected by disasters over the years. For Typhoon Haiyan alone, PRC has given over Php 627 million worth of aid with 8,671 houses built, 8,354 families given livelihood assistance, 2,506 families receiving cash grants, along with the distribution of food and non-food items worth Php 119 million. Then, in Typhoon Odette, about Php 73 million was given as assistance consisting of 70 houses built, 1,263 shelters repaired, 500 families given livelihood assistance, 2,933 families receiving cash grants, and the distribution of food and non-food items worth Php 22 million. Apart from this, PRC’s developmental projects in Cebu have reached over Php 265 million.

“The Philippine Red Cross has always been in Cebu, ready to help every time disaster strikes. Over the years, we have provided over Php 1 billion worth of assistance to communities across the region, and we will continue to stand by the people of Cebu whenever they need us. As kababayans, we should all strive to help each other. Just as PRC has helped Cebu, it is my hope that the people of Cebu also help others in their time of need,” said Chairman Gordon.

As part of PRC’s recovery operations for Cebu after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake and Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), PRC extended assistance to 489 families in Bogo City, distributing non-food items and emergency shelter materials at the Don Celestino Sports Complex in Barangay Taytayan. Families from Barangays Anonang Sur and Marangog received jerry cans, hygiene kits, sleeping kits, tarpaulins, and shelter tool kits, amounting to Php 2.9 million in aid.

In the Municipality of San Remigio, the PRC distributed multipurpose cash grants (MPCGs) worth Php 8.3 million to 1,083 families from Barangays Calambua, San Miguel, and Tacup at the Barangay San Miguel Covered Court. These cash grants are designed to supplement previous assistance and provide families with support that can be used immediately to address their most urgent needs and help them get back on their feet.

In Cebu City, Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) was provided to 228 families, including 119 families in Barangay Binaliw and 109 families in Barangay Lusaran. This assistance totaled Php 1.14 million.

“Behind every distribution is a coordinated effort by PRC staff, volunteers, and local partners. Our goal is not just to deliver aid, but to ensure that families feel supported and not alone in their recovery,” said PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang.

Also in attendance during the distribution were IFRC Head of Delegation Sanjeev Kafley, Bogo City Mayor Maria Cielo “Mayel” Martinez, and other local government officials.

PH RED CROSS’ SAFE CARD LAUNCH AND PRESS CON IN CEBU DRAWS IN PROMINENT LEADERS AND HEADS

Written on January 26, 2026. Posted in News and Events. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) launched its Safe Card Program in Cebu through an event launch and press conference scheduled on January 14, 2026 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. This milestone event aims to strengthen community preparedness, volunteerism, and access to emergency services in Central Visayas.

For only ₱1,200 a year, PRC’s Safe Card is a membership and preparedness program that connects members to the organization’s nationwide network of trained responders and PRC Services such as blood, disaster management, health, safety, welfare, and WASH, while serving as a gateway to active volunteerism.

PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon emphasized the significance of the upcoming launch: “The Safe Card is about preparedness, protection, and participation. It allows every Filipino to be part of the Red Cross mission—ready to respond, ready to help, and ready to save lives when emergencies strike.”

PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang added: “Through the Safe Card Program, we aim to build a stronger base of trained volunteers and prepared citizens. This program strengthens our 143 volunteer network and ensures that help is always within reach, especially during disasters and emergencies.”

The launch hosted prominent leaders, government officials, international dignitaries, and corporate partners from across Cebu, including members of the PRC Board of Directors from the Lapu-Lapu City and Cebu Chapters, nearby government agencies, private organizations, as well as representatives from major industrial and economic zones.

The press conference provided attendees and the public with insights on the Safe Card’s objectives, benefits, and reach, as well as its role in expanding PRC’s volunteer and donor networks nationwide.

The Safe Card launch in Cebu represents a step forward in PRC’s ongoing mission to build a safer, more prepared nation, where every Filipino can actively participate in protecting lives and strengthening communities.

For more information on the PRC Safe Card, the public is encouraged to follow the official PRC social media pages. For any emergencies, contact the PRC Hotline 143. The Philippine Red Cross is Always First, Always Ready, and Always There.

PH Red Cross’ food trucks feed more than 28, 000 Paeng-flood victims; sends bottled water, bread in storm-affected areas

Written on November 8, 2022. Posted in News and Events.

Days after Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the trail of massive flooding, rain-induced landslides, and displacement it left across vast areas of the country has affected over two million individuals or 510, 222 families. STS Paeng caused damage to livelihood and disrupted food and water supplies. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has been sending its fleet of food trucks to vulnerable communities in hard-hit areas to alleviate hunger and reduce the food security concerns of affected families.

“The nutrition of people in areas hardest hit by Paeng could be affected because the access to food and safe water in typhoon-affected towns and cities is usually disrupted. We at Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will continue boosting our efforts to address the nutrition needs of our kababayans in vulnerable situations,” said PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon.

As of 04 November, PRC has served hot meals to 28,029 individuals in cities and towns affected by STS Paeng: Maguindanao, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi, Aklan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, IloIlo, Northern Samar, Antique, Cebu, Masbate, Romblon, Palawan, Bataan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Batangas, Catanduanes, Laguna, Zambales, Aurora, Pangasinan, Kalinga, Quezon, Nueva Viscaya, Marinduque, Isabela, Bulacan, Manila, Marikina, Rizal, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, and Pasig-Pateros. PRC also distributed 2,499 bottled water in Cagayan.

Meanwhile, Gardenia Bakeries, a long-time food donor of PRC, donated bread loaves — these were distributed to 1, 455 affected families in Laguna and Pampanga. During his first term as a senator in 2009, Chairman Gordon authored the Republic Act No. 9803 (RA9803) or the Food Donation Act of 2009, which aims to address the country’s growing hunger problem and bring dignity back to the most vulnerable simultaneously.

Since 28 October, PRC has positioned relief assets and equipment, such as payloaders, water tankers, and food trucks to Paeng-affected communities. PRC staff and volunteers are monitoring the affected families’ further needs for food, safe water, clothing, shelter, hygiene, sanitation, and medical and psychosocial care.

PH Red Cross continues to help TY Odette-affected communities in Bohol, Cebu to get humanitarian assistance

Written on September 7, 2022. Posted in News and Events.

Bohol and Cebu receives assistance from PRC 8 months after TY Odette

TRed Cross continues to help TY Odette-affected communities in Bohol, Cebu to get humanitarian assistance

More than eight months after Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) struck the Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the American Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), provided cash and emergency shelter assistance to 4,856 families from 19 barangays in Bohol, Cebu province, and Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu today, September 6.

Six hundred seven families received Php5,000.00 cash assistance, while 4,249 families were provided CGI (corrugated galvanized iron) sheets and shelter tool kits worth Php9,600.00. The total value of humanitarian aid distributed amounted to Php43.825 million. Today’s distribution is part of the more than Php455 million humanitarian and development assistance the PRC has allocated to families affected by Typhoon Odette and other calamities that affected Mindanao and Visayas from December 2021 to September 2022.

“Katulad ng sinabi ko sa simula ng 2022, hindi natin kakalimutan ang Typhoon Odette. Kaya nandito pa rin ang Red Cross para sa mga pamilyang lubos na naapektuhan, hanggang sila ay makabawi mula sa mga epekto ng Odette. Sabi nga ng Philippine Red Cross hymn, ‘When the world no longer watches, we do what must be done,’” Gordon emphasized.

Other partners of the PRC in these activities are the German Red Cross, the Spanish Red Cross, and the European Union. PRC’s cash, emergency shelter, and livelihood assistance distribution also covers Southern Leyte, Leyte, Palawan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Dinagat Islands, Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Maguindanao, and Lanao del Sur.

Gordon Leads Continuous Aid to Odette- and Agaton-Stricken Provinces, To Distribute Php173 Million Cash and Emergency Shelter Assistance

Written on August 24, 2022. Posted in News and Events.

Philippine Red Cross cash and shelter kit tool distribution at San Francisco, Southern Leyte

San Francisco, Southern Leyte — Eight months after Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) struck the Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the German Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), continues to assist severely affected communities. It also sustains its support to Baybay City, which was badly hit by Tropical Depression Agaton in April this year. Starting this week, the PRC will be distributing 173 MILLION PESOS worth of cash and emergency shelter assistance in Southern Leyte, Leyte, Palawan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Cebu, Bohol, Dinagat Islands, Siargao, and Surigao del Norte.

Today, the PRC, under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon, will provide cash and emergency shelter assistance to more than 400 families in San Francisco and Pintuyan towns in Southern Leyte. Each family will receive Php5,000.00, CGI (corrugated galvanized iron) sheets, and shelter tool kits. Today’s humanitarian aid distribution makes a total of more than 6,000 Odette-affected families in Southern Leyte province who have received cash and emergency shelter assistance from the PRC, amounting to 40.78 million pesos.

400 families in Hilongos, Southern Leyte will also receive CGI sheets and shelter tool kits. Earlier in the year, in March 2022, PRC also gave cash to 491 families in Hilongos, amounting to a total of Php2,455,000.00.

In Baybay, PRC will provide cash assistance to 587 families, with a total amount of Php2,935,000.00 as part of its response operations.

“Katulad ng sinabi ko sa simula ng 2022, hindi natin kakalimutan ang Typhoon Odette. At nandito tayo nang pangmatagalan para sa mga naapektuhan ng Tropical Depression Agaton. Patuloy ang Red Cross sa pagtulong sa ating mga kababayan sa Southern Leyte at Leyte hanggang sila ay makabawi mula sa mga epekto ng Odette at Agaton. Sabi nga ng Philippine Red Cross hymn, ‘When the world no longer watches, we do what must be done’,” Gordon emphasized.

Philippine Red Cross Distributes More Than 1 Million Liters of Water to 2 Cebu Cities

Written on March 31, 2022. Posted in News and Events. Leave a Comment

Philippine Red Cross gives clean water to TY Odette affected families

“Kahit ilang buwan na ang nakalipas mula nang humagupit ang Super Typhoon Odette, hindi pa rin titigil and Philippine Red Cross sa pagpapadala ng tulong sa ating mga kababayan,” Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon said.

Since starting its response to Typhoon Odette in Lapu-Lapu City and Cordova town, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has now distributed more than one million liters of water to affected residents of Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova. Lapu-Lapu City and Cordova were among those hardest hit by Super Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai), which made landfall in the Philippines on December 16, 2021. Super Typhoon Odette affected 353 cities and municipalities, destroying or damaging more than one million houses in the Philippines.

PRC continues its assistance to Lapu-Lapu City and Cordova. As of March 31, 2022, it has conducted hygiene promotion activities among 65,966 individuals. It has also served hot meals to 3,166 persons and given jerry cans, mosquito nets, and tarpaulin to 451 families, among other forms of assistance.

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, on the city’s Public Information Office Facebook page, said the city’s doors are now open to welcome everyone, both local and foreign tourists, as long as they are vaccinated.

GORDON: NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND AS PRC VACCINATES SLMCB AND BJMP IN CEBU

Written on October 11, 2021. Posted in News and Events. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) rolls out its Bakuna Bus to vaccinate 333 individuals in Saint Louise De Marillac College of Bogo (SLMCB) and persons deprived of liberty (ODL) in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Bogo City, last October 10, 2021.

PRC Cebu Chapter, through the leadership of Chapter Administrator Vera De Jesus Patel, mobilized its Bakuna Bus along with its staff and volunteers to fully vaccinate 248 individuals, while 84 individuals received their first dose.

“No one should be left behind,” as PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon stressed the importance of vaccination even for the persons in Jail. “Mahalagang mabakunahan natin ang lahat kasama ang mga nasa kulungan. Ang bakuna ay ang pinaka epektibong proteksyon kontra COVID-19,” Gordon added.

PRC Cebu Chapter continues to deploy its Bakuna Buses in partnership with the local government unit to provide vaccination programs for residents who want to get protected from COVID-19 areas with no access to vaccines.

327 RESIDENTS FROM CEBU RECEIVED THEIR FIRST DOSE THROUGH PRC BAKUNA BUS

Written on October 4, 2021. Posted in News and Events. Leave a Comment

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conducted vaccination programs even on weekdays and inoculated 327 individuals from Brgy. Looc, Mandaue, Cebu and Brgy. Camp 4, Talisay, Cebu, through its Bakuna Buses last October 03, 2021.

Through the directives of PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon, PRC continues to deploy its bakuna buses in the different areas in Cebu. The Bakuna Bus deployment will enable PRC to conduct vaccination drives in far-flung areas where residents don’t have access to COVID-19 vaccines.

“Tuloy-tuloy ang ating Philippine Red Cross sa pagbabakuna sa mga malalayong lugar. Nagpapasalamat ako sa ating mga bus donors sa pagpapahiram ng mga buses upang mas mapabilis ang ating pagbabakuna sa mga walang kakayahan makapunta sa mga bakuna centers,” Sen. Dick Gordon said.

PRC Cebu chapter headed by its administrator Atty. Vera De Jesus Patel continues to conduct humanitarian initiatives for the residents of Cebu through the deployment of food trucks, hygiene promotion activities, and continuous testing for Cebu residents.

Recently, the PRC Cebu chapter finalized its partnership with Angkas and will soon introduce the home service Saliva RT-PCR test to make it more convenient for clients who want to get tested for COVID-19.

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